# Station F ramps up as a launchpad for Europe’s hottest AI startups; plus, Smart glasses maker Even Realities hits $1B valuation

An episode of [TechCrunch Startup News](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1145974783), 7 Jul 2026, 9:51.

Audio: https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/AIRWV4885478588.mp3

Station F, the Paris-based startup hub founded by French billionaire Xavier Niel in 2017, is gearing up for a new edition of its selective acceleration F/ai program that will cement its role as a stepping stone for AI startups. Also, Even Realities, an ex-Apple team building camera-free smart glasses, raised $150M from Meituan and Tencent at a $1B valuation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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